Tokyo stocks opened sharply lower Monday, as selling was spurred by fears of global economic instability from an escalating conflict ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s machinery orders rise sharply, may ease concerns about domestic demand
Japan's key gauge of capital spending grew much stronger than expected in February, rebounding sharply from the prior month's decline in a welcome sign for domestic demand even as the yen's slide ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Feb core machinery orders +7.7% mth/mth
Japan's core machinery orders rose a much stronger-than-expected 7.7% in February from the previous month, handily beating a 0.8% increase expected by economists in a Reuters poll, government data ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest brewer Asahi goes teetotal as consumers abandon booze
Chief executive says zero- and low-alcohol beverages will represent half the company’s sales by as early as 2040 ... ( read original story ...)
On GPS: Why Japan is one of America’s most pivotal allies
Fareed talks to US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel about how the US and Japan can continue their cooperation on trade, technology and security -- even under a possible Trump presidency. ( read original story ...)
Japan strongly condemns Iranian attack on Israel as “escalation”
Japan strongly condemned a retaliatory attack by Iran on Israel, calling it an escalation of events and saying it was deeply concerned at the situation, in a statement released by the foreign minister ... ( read original story ...)
Thirdy Ravena, San-En spoil Kai Sotto’s back-to-back scoring explosions
Thirdy Ravena and the San-En NeoPhoenix survive a huge scoring weekend from Kai Sotto, who exploded for back-to-back 23-point performances for the Yokohama B-Corsairs in the Japan B. League ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Munetaka Murakami ends season-opening power outage in Swallows’ win
A day after being moved up to the No. 2 slot in the Yakult Swallows' order, slugging third baseman Munetaka Murakami hit his first ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo legacy could bolster Kansai’s economy
The 2025 Osaka World Expo could significantly boost the economic importance of the Kansai region, the chairman of the Kansai Economic Federation said in a recent interview. The region accounts for ... ( read original story ...)
Thirdy gets win over Kai as Parks, Dwight extend streaks
THIRDY Ravena and the rest of San-En NeoPhoenix sustained their hot streak, winning their fifth straight victory with a 90-82 conquest over Kai Sotto and the Yokohama B-Corsairs in the 2023-24 Japan B ... ( read original story ...)
Gov. Roy Cooper touts North Carolina ‘on the global stage’ with visit by Japan’s Prime Minister
"It puts North Carolina on the global stage of economic development," Gov. Roy Cooper said Friday. "This is a really exciting time for our state." ... ( read original story ...)
Paris 2024: Osaka wants to participate “and get a medal”
Naomi Osaka, the former number one tennis player in the world, expressed her eagerness to participate in the upcoming Paris Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s local governments hope new ride-hailing services will give economy a lift
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- With a shortage of taxis leaving many of Japan's cities in a bind, local authorities hope a new central government rule that involves lifting a ban on ride-hailing services in ... ( read original story ...)
Player release issues threaten Japan and South Korea’s Olympic hopes
Japan and South Korea's dominance of Asia's Olympic football qualifiers is at risk of coming undone as the clubs that have lured the nations' brightest talents to European shores stand in their way of ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
A cooperation agreement by the Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the dynamic in the South China Sea and the region, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, while seeking to assure China it was not a target. ( read original story ...)
Japan is becoming more diverse. Will its government?
Shifting demographics are challenging Japan’s reputation as a homogeneous society, and creating openings for immigrants in local government. ( read original story ...)